Swedish scientists say they have discovered a new protein KCNRG that is possibly linked to ashtma and bronchitis.
Researchers at Uppsala University say the previously unknown protein is found in the cells of lower air ways.The protein is also important to the immune system in an autoimmune lung disorder that is often fatal, according to the Uppsala research team.
The researchers used an unusual hereditary autoimmune disorder, autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1), as a model. Patients with this disease are afflicted by the immune system erroneously attacking several tissues, such as the liver, insulin-producing cells, and adrenal glands.
"Only now have we understood that the lungs are attacked as well and that in many cases this is the most serious component of the disease APS-1," says Dr. Mohammad Alimohammadi.
Understanding Autoimmune Disease
Cambridge: Type 1 diabetes, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are autoimmune diseases, which are a result of the inadequacy of the immune system to check itself.
Cambridge: Type 1 diabetes, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are autoimmune diseases, which are a result of the inadequacy of the immune system to check itself.
The findings have been published in the latest web edition of the U.S. journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Advertisement
Gold Therapy- A Potential Treatment For Autoimmune Diseases
A new research has highlighted the use of platinum and gold in the treatment of autoimmune disorders. Gold can prevent bacteria and virus from taking hold of an important immune system protein.
A new research has highlighted the use of platinum and gold in the treatment of autoimmune disorders. Gold can prevent bacteria and virus from taking hold of an important immune system protein.
GPL/L
